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Square Enix Announces Pax West 2017 Lineup & Events

Square Enix Pax West 2017 Lineup & Events

DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY NT, LIFE IS STRANGE: BEFORE THE STORM, LOST SPHEAR and SECRET OF MANA Lead a Diverse Line-up of Playable Titles from Square Enix

SQUARE ENIX® returns to PAX West at the Washington State Convention Center from Sept. 1-4, with a diverse lineup of hands-on game demos, panels and giveaways.

At the SQUARE ENIX booth (#2141), fans can be the first to get hands-on with Secret of Mana® and FINAL FANTASY® XV POCKET EDITION. Other demos include DISSIDIA® FINAL FANTASY NT, FINAL FANTASY XIV: Stormblood™, FINAL FANTASY XV MULTIPLAYER EXPANSION: COMRADES, LIFE IS STRANGE™: BEFORE THE STORM and LOST SPHEAR™.

The SQUARE ENIX Products booth (#SKY3) will have exclusive FINAL FANTASY 30th Anniversary items for sale, as well as FINAL FANTASY Trading Card Game events and demonstrations throughout the weekend.

Development team members from various SQUARE ENIX titles will speak on several panels and attend events during the show, including:

LIFE IS STRANGE: BEFORE THE STORM- A New Series Has Begun Friday, September 1 from 1:00 PM – Hydra Theater
Join the key developers from Deck Nine Games to celebrate the recent release of the first episode in a brand new series in the award winning videogame franchise LIFE IS STRANGE. The discussion will be kept spoiler free, but will consist of multiple, never heard before details of the game, including insight into what players can expect from the new series. The panel will include a lengthy Q&A session to gain further insight direct from the development team.

MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY 1-Year Anniversary PanelFriday, September 1 from 5:00pm – 6:00pm – Hippogriff Theatre
Renowned FINAL FANTASY Producer Yoshinori Kitase will discuss future updates, as well as how the team developed the first FINAL FANTASY RPG experience custom-tailored for mobile.

LIFE IS STRANGE: BEFORE THE STORM LAUNCH PARTY with What’s Good GamesFriday, September 1 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Unicorn (1118 E Pike St, Seattle)
Join the crew from What’s Good Games and developers from Deck Nine Games to celebrate the launch of the first episode of LIFE IS STRANGE: BEFORE THE STORM. Rock out with your favorite moments from the series, enjoy refreshments and a chance to win games, SQUARE ENIX prizes and custom What’s Good Games items. For additional information about the event visit: https://www.facebook.com/WhatsGoodGames/ .

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Stormblood – Tales of Localization & Lore
Saturday, September 2 from 1:00pm – 2:00pm – Hydra Theater
English Localization Lead Michael-Christopher Koji Fox will discuss various topics on the lore and localization behind FINAL FANTASY XIV: Stormblood. He will also be answering various lore-related questions gathered from the official forum.

The PAX West 2017 lineup of titles includes:

DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY NT Platform: PlayStation®4 computer entertainment systemDeveloper: Square Enix/Team Ninja (Koei Tecmo)ESRB: Not yet ratedRelease: January 30, 2018
Developed in partnership with Team NINJA from KOEI TECMO, DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY NT includes a roster of more than 20 beloved FINAL FANTASY characters and ten iconic battle arenas for players to join in 3 vs. 3 battle. There will also be two DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY NT tournaments throughout the weekend, where the victors will win an exclusive Battle Tours Champion T-Shirt. Find out more details at: http://bit.ly/sechallonge. Winners of each free play round will also receive an exclusive Warrior of Light Gil Coin while supplies last.

FINAL FANTASY XIV: StormbloodPlatform: PlayStation®4 system, Windows PC, Mac®Developer: SQUARE ENIXRelease: Available NowStormblood is the second expansion pack for FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, featuring a new level cap, new jobs (red mage and samurai), exploration of underwater environments, battle system updates, new dungeons and much more. Fans can also stop by the booth to receive a FINAL FANTASY XIV: Stormblood-themed red mage hat, or team up in an attempt to defeat the powerful primal, Susano, for a chance to win an “I Beat Susano” T-Shirt.

FINAL FANTASY XV MULTIPLAYER EXPANSION: COMRADESPlatform: Xbox One®, PlayStation®4 systemDeveloper: SQUARE ENIXRelease: Autumn 2017
The FINAL FANTASY XV UNIVERSE continues to grow with the release of FINAL FANTASY XV MULTIPLAYER EXPANSION: COMRADES. Players can create their own avatars and play with their friends to bring the Light back to the Kingdom of Lucis.

LIFE IS STRANGE : BEFORE THE STORMPlatform: Xbox One®, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Windows PCDeveloper: Deck NineESRB: M for MatureAvailable: August 31, 2017 for Episode 1LIFE IS STRANGE: BEFORE THE STORM features Chloe Price, a 16-year-old rebel who forms an unlikely friendship with Rachel Amber, a beautiful and popular girl destined for success. When Rachel’s world is turned upside down by a family secret, their newfound alliance gives them the strength to overcome their demons.

LOST SPHEARPlatform: Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4 system and Windows PC (STEAM®)Developer: Tokyo RPG FactoryESRB: Not yet ratedAvailable: January 23, 2018The LOST SPHEAR adventure presents the journey of Kanata and his comrades, who set out to stop the world from being Lost forever by using the power of Memory. PAX attendees who have pre-ordered the game from the Square Enix Online Store can receive an exclusive LOST SPHEAR T-Shirt.

Secret of ManaPlatform: PlayStation®4 system, PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system and Windows PC (STEAM)Developer: Square Enix / Q StudiosRelease: February 15, 2018Secret of Mana is a faithful remake of one of the greatest RPGs of all time, reborn for the first time with modern 3D graphics, voice over and updated gameplay. New and old fans alike will be able to experience the same magic and fantasy found in the original classic.

MOBILE:

FINAL FANTASY XV POCKET EDITIONPlatform: iOS, Android and Windows 10Developer: SQUARE ENIXAvailable: Autumn 2017FINAL FANTASY XV POCKET EDITION features the main characters and story of the console version in an episodic format, with a completely redesigned art style and casual touch controls optimized for mobile gameplay. All ten episodes will be available when the game launches, with the first episode available to download for free.

FLAME vs BLAZEPlatform: iOS and AndroidDeveloper: SQUARE ENIXAvailable: 2017FLAME vs BLAZE™ is an original and competitive MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena game) for mobile devices that allows players to engage in fast-paced and exciting single or multiplayer matches on the go. All fans who play the game will receive an exclusive FLAME vs BLAZE shoulder bag.

KING’S KNIGHT -Wrath of the Dark Dragon-Platform: iOS, AndroidDeveloper: SQUARE ENIXAvailable: 2017KING’S KNIGHT -Wrath of the Dark Dragon- is a nod to one of SQUARE ENIX’s earliest scrolling shooting games, King’s Knight. It features a completely new story and world, with multiplayer support for up to four players.

MOBIUS FINAL FANTASYPlatform: iOS, Android and Windows PC (STEAM)Developer: SQUARE ENIXAvailable: Now Available
The first ever console-quality FINAL FANTASY game specifically designed for mobile devices, MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY™ takes players on an RPG adventure filled with deep character customization, ongoing live events and HD graphics that push the boundaries of the mobile platform.